Author Archives: MotionLive

ORALTORIO IS “PITCH PERFECT” – MOONEY ON THEATRE

Posted on October 6, 2018 by MotionLive

Obsidian Theatre’s “pitch perfect” musical play Oraltorio: A Theatrical Mixtape takes the stage in Toronto You ever see a show that hits all the right notes? Obsidian Theatre Company’sOraltorio: A Theatrical Mixtape playing at the Young Centre for the Performing Artsis … Continue reading →

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BEDDO ART BRINGS ORALTORIO TO NEW COMIC COVER

Posted on October 5, 2018 by MotionLive

Big big Respects to Beddo Art for visualizing the Official Adventures of…#ORALTORIO on this dope comic cover!! fresh off the press for our opening at the Young Centre for the Arts!!! Love it! Thanks bro 👊🏾 #BEDDOART The ORALTORIO team … Continue reading →

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THE POET, THE DJ, THE STAGE – INTERMISSION MAG

Posted on October 5, 2018 by MotionLive

INTERMISSION MAGAZINE by Amanda Parris Motion: the prolific poet, playwright, and rapper who has perfected the delicate balance of being meticulous yet masterful with her words. L’Oqenz: the legendary deejay and sound designer who develops intricate soundscapes and crafts magic … Continue reading →

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U OF GUELPH NEWS ON ORALTORIO

Posted on October 1, 2018 by MotionLive

L’Oqenz (DJ/Performer) and Motion (Playwright/Performer) collaborate on Oraltorio. (Photo by Zahra Siddiqui) Prolific emcee, playwright, screenwriter and performance artist Motion was part of the very first University of Guelph CW MFA cohort in 2006. Since the program, she has worked … Continue reading →

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BEHIND-THE-SCENES WITH ORALTORIO!

Posted on September 17, 2018 by MotionLive

“Oraltorio is as insightful as it is magical!” -Mooney On Theatre TICKETS on sale NOW Tweet

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OBSIDIAN THEATRE PRODUCES ORALTORIO AT SOULPEPPER!

Posted on July 10, 2018 by MotionLive

The boom-bap of rap, the screech of rock, the cycle of 12 bar blues, the polyphony of freedom songs, the abandon of disco, the bounce of the club, the rebellion of secret drums…. Part poetry slam, part house party – … Continue reading →

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EVERYTHING REMAINS RAW BOOK LAUNCH

Posted on June 8, 2018 by MotionLive

Don’t miss the book launch of “Everything Remains Raw: Photographing Toronto’s Hip Hop Culture from Analogue to Digital, presented by @tdotpioneers. Launching this groundbreaking art book companion to the large scale photography exhibit at the McMichael Art Gallery, the event … Continue reading →

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BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATES #NORTHERNTOUCH20!

Posted on February 7, 2018 by MotionLive

Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Rascalz’ hit, “Northern Touch.” Rapper, Thrust, MC/author/radio show host Motion, and music producers, Mr. Attic and Nick Holder, discuss the history of Toronto’s hip hop vinyl scene that led to the song’s recording, its … Continue reading →

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GRIOTS TO EMCEES FALL’17 SPOKEN WORD SHOWCASE!

Posted on November 27, 2017 by MotionLive

Dept. of Humanities – Culture & Expression presents… GRIOTS TO EMCEES: Spoken Word, Culture & Performance Showcase Date: Thursday Nov. 30th, 2017 Venue: Senior Commons Room #140 | Address: McLaughlin College, York U Showtime: 7PM – 9PM | Hosted by Motion Join the class … Continue reading →

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LIVE SCRIPT LAB @ REGENT PARK FILM FESTIVAL

Posted on October 27, 2017 by MotionLive

For the past 7 months, I’ve been facilitating a special writing intensive with the Regent Park Film Festival- WRITING THE WEB SERIES! On Saturday Nov. 18th 2017, 2PM, five talented writers will launch their pilot episodes in the LIVE SCRIPT … Continue reading →

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